From:
Lita Ward
Stokes
Relationship:
Co-Worker
Barbara was an adjunct professor here at Mount Olive College in Washington, NC. She always had a smile and sweet, professional demeanor. She will be missed and the family has my deepest sympathy. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Sent:
4/8/2010
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From:
Evan Duff
Washington
Relationship:
Colleague
Ms. Thorpe was an adjunct instructor for Mount Olive College in Washington. She always had a great attitude and she will be missed. The staff has her family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sent:
4/8/2010
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From:
Wanda Talley
Buffalo Junction
Relationship:
n/a
Mrs. Lacks and family,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Love, Wanda
Sent:
4/9/2010
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From:
Dale Cole
Washington
Relationship:
Principal/Supervisor
On behalf of our school and staff, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to Ms. Thorpe's family and close friends. She was a valued member of our staff and could always be counted on for a smile and a kind word. She will be missed by all.
Sent:
4/9/2010
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From:
Valerie Whitehead
Washington
Relationship:
Fellow Teacher at P. S. Jones
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sent:
4/9/2010
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From:
Cory Grady
Washington
Relationship:
Student
Ms. Thorpe was a great science teacher and I enjoyed being in her class at P.S. Jones Middle School. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sent:
4/9/2010
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From:
Donna Gargaro
Washington
Relationship:
8th grade teacher at P.S. Jones
I am sorry for your loss.....I will remember her kindness towards me and her "dressing" for every holiday!!! She always had jewelry or an outfit appropriate and I looked forward to seeing it!!!...She always listened to me and she thought it was especially funny that my bird would call my cat "kitty, kitty". I know she had a cat and I hope it has a good home. It will be very strange going in on Monday and not seeing her get out of her red Camaro and pulling in her "stuff". If you need me for anything,let me know.... My thoughts and prayers are with you...Donna Gargaro
Sent:
4/10/2010
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From:
Christine L. Arnold
Washington
Relationship:
Co-worker
Ms. Thorpe was a teacher with me at P. S. Jones Middle School- we taught on the same hall and frequently spoke to each other. Her presence will surely be missed when we return to school. My prayers are with her family.
Sent:
4/10/2010
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From:
Terri Ann McLawhorn
Washington
Relationship:
co-worker
I enjoyed getting to know Barbara and will miss her sweet smile and kind heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sent:
4/10/2010
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From:
yvonne jewell
grimesland
Relationship:
co worker
Barbara and I taught science together at PSJ. I had many laughs with her at school over silly middle school situations. She and I always had smiles and hugs for one another and words of encouragement. I will miss her vibrant contagious smile and our silly laughs with one another. I too loved her bright clothes and snazzy camaro!!! You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Barbara will be missed!
Sent:
4/10/2010
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From:
Laurel House
Washington
Relationship:
co-worker
I WILL MISS HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND SWEET PERSONALITY! MY DAUGHTER IS A DIABETIC AND I UNDERSTAND HOW IT AFFECTS THE FAMILY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!
Sent:
4/10/2010
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From:
Karen Moore
Oriental
Relationship:
Co-worker, friend
I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She and I taught together at P.S. Jones Middle School, and I will really miss both her upbeat demeanor, and wonderful sense of humor. She was a lovely person, and I'm happy to have had the chance to get to know her. My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family, during this difficult time.
Karen Moore
Sent:
4/10/2010
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From:
Alice Cole
Washington
Relationship:
Co- worker
I am Cafeteria Manager at PS Jones Cafeteria. Ms. Thorpe always graced us with her pleasant personality, and ready smile. She was a valued customer of our Child Nutrition operation. We will miss her, and our prayers and thoughts are with the famuily. May God bless and comfort you.
Alice Cole, Elsie Keehnle. Joyce Razor, Evelyn Godley, Linda Scott, Linda Woolard, Deloris Clemons, Deborah Bolin, Bernice Thomas
Sent:
4/10/2010
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From:
neva cashion
washington
Relationship:
co-worker
I have enjoyed working with Ms. Thorpe the past 2 years at P.S. Jones! She was always very kind and pleasant! She will be missed!
Sent:
4/11/2010
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From:
Dianne Wright
Washington
Relationship:
colleague
Barbara and I worked together on the 8th grade hall. She will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers have been with you. As you transition through the grieving process, please remember Barbara's smiles, kind words, and committment towards her passions.
Sent:
4/11/2010
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From:
Elder Vera Goss
Williamston
Relationship:
co-worker
Ms. Thrope, as I called her, was a very good and dedicated to her job. She loved teaching and she really wanted the best for her students. We shared many smiles. She will be greatly missed and My prayers and thoughts go out to her family. Trust in the Lord and He will comfort your heart. He is just a word away from you.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Towanna M Rouse
Washington
Relationship:
Parent
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Ms. Thorpe. My son was in her Science class and I will always remember her for how highly she spoke of him on the last time we spoke. May God bless each of you. R.I.P. Ms. Thorpe!
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Kaitlyn
Relationship:
student
I know many people have been saying sorry for your loss. I to am going to say that I am so sorry and I do know how you feel. Ms.Thorpe was a great woman, and teacher at that. I think she will always be remembered. She always had people laughing or smiling. She was always trying to be fair. She was a great person, and I know how hard it is for you, but I hope you can get threw it. ♥Love -Kaitlyn♥
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Jaszmynne
Washington
Relationship:
Teacher
I never thought that she would leave so soon; its kind of unusual to walk into the classroom and not see her at the door smiling to welcome you in, i miss her so much. Mrs.Thorpe was the best teacher EVER hands down. sometimes when we had free time in class she would stand to the front and we would teach her the latest dances. and she wasnt a teacher that didnt care; whenever there was a problem Mrs.Thorpe would pull you to the side and see whats wrong. this is a class i look forward too. i honestly dont know what im going to without her. she is gone but [ N E V E R ] forgotten. & she`s forever missed and loved.*
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Tribecca Moore
Washington
Relationship:
Studnet
I'm really going to miss Ms. Thorpe. My classmates are going to miss her too! But not as much as me! When i first heard she was gone, I almost burst into tears! But, she is in a better place now! I will miss her smile and her way of always showing encouragement. SHE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY BY STUDENTS AND STAFF !
-Tribeca will miss Ms. Thorpe !
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
destiny
washigton
Relationship:
student at PSJ
i am sorry 4 your lost.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
zhanell bailey
washington
Relationship:
Student at PSJ
R.I.P ms.thorpe we will keep the family in our prayers
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
kianah ruffin
washington
Relationship:
Student at PSJ
I am sorry for the loss you had in your family and all of my prayers are with you.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Emanuel Williams
Washington
Relationship:
student
I remember when Ms.Thorpe told us that she would be out for a while but I did not know that she will leave to be with god, I will truly miss her wonderful smile, and her nice personality, I am sorry for your lost, my prayers will go out to the family and friends.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Chasity Parrish
Washington
Relationship:
Her student
I'm really sorry for your loss. This women changed my life. She taught me so much about life. We always faught and argued, and i got on her nerves but that was our relationship. It was kinda like thats how we bonded. She always made the whole class laugh. I loved her even though i didnt show very well and she will truely be missed in the classroom.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Kara H
Washington
Relationship:
Student at PSJ
I am sorry for your unfortunate loss I was rather looking forward to having her for my science teacher. she was a very respectable woman my brothers talked about her being a great science teacher. I am so very sorry. I am sure I would have loved her because I love science. I am hoping that wherever she is God is watching over her. My biggest hope is that she has gone to Heaven. Let God bless her whole family.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Chasity Griffin
Washington
Relationship:
Student
Ms. Thorpe was a very nice teacher who looked out for me one day not too long ago. A bunch of boys had run by the girls' bathroom, when I was just about to enter. Ms. Thorpe wouldn't let me enter because she said that one of the boys could have been in there so she went inside the bathroom and checked for me to make sure there were no boys. I thought that was the nicest thing anyone had ever done for me. I loved Ms.Thorpe very much. I also treated her with much respect. I miss her. Thank you so much and my prayers are with you.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Renee Belville
Washington
Relationship:
friend and co-worker
Ms. Thorpe was such a sweet and generous person. I have gotten to know her through the past couple years and know that no matter what situation occurs, she always had a smile on her face. She was a very positive person and one can learn alot from her. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. God bless.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Donjhai Cox
Washington
Relationship:
student
I am sorry to hear about Mrs. Thorpe. She was so nice she corrected my misbehavior a couple of times and I am thankful for that. I learned so much from her guidance. I would always speak to her and she would speak to me. I am not her real student but she was just a cool teacher and funny and we will all miss her.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Carly Underwood
Washington
Relationship:
Class next to hers
Dear:Mrs. Thorpe's parents I send Prayers and blessing to you and Mrs.Thorpe. I pray for peace for all of you. Mrs. Thorpe reminds me of one of my favorite aunts who passed in 2006. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I hope you have a peaceful evening.
Love:Carly Underwood
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
reid lassiter
washington
Relationship:
student
I MISS YOU!
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Kate Miller
Washington
Relationship:
7th Grade Science Student of 2009-2010
Mrs. Thorpe was such a wonderful teacher...I was devastated when my father had called me downstairs and told me to read the obituary in the Greenville paper on Saturday, April 10th. I completely froze after I read the 1st 2 paragraphs. After I was unfrozen I ran upstairs and cried. I will miss her so, so much. I loved her. She was one of my favorite teachers I have had this year. She was so much fun and I looked foward to her class everyday. When I was upset she would make me happy. I will miss having her for a science teacher in the 8th grade.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
brittany massie
Washington
Relationship:
student
Ms. Thorpe was a great teacher. She was loved by many, including me. Most of us students of P.S. Jones are heart broken, that she has passed away. Many of us will miss her. I am sorry that Ms. Thope has passed away, and i will miss her greatly.
Your syudent,
Brittany
Massie♥♥
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
carter jewell
greenvile
Relationship:
teacher
I am very sad about our great loss over the weekend.Ms.Thorpe will be missed dearly espically her wonderful happy smile all the time and is always ready to do anything for her students to have a good and fun education.I will espically miss the happnise she brings to anyone that she looks at with her smile always right there.This is a tragic death and many people are very upset and depressed as well.we hope we can pull though with this and keep moving on but we have had a tragic lost and we would admire it if you would right a comment as well.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Logan Galloway
Washington
Relationship:
Student
You will be missed Mrs.Thorpe. Even though I did not have you as a teacher I thought you were pretty cool. I am sure all of your science students will miss you. May you rest in peace Mrs. Thorpe.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Caroline
Washington
Relationship:
Student at PSJ
Ms.Thorpe was a very nice teacher. She hleped me a lot with Science Olympiad. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Ms. Brooker
Washington
Relationship:
Co-worker
It was a pleasure to work with Ms Thorpe. I got to know her this past summer while working together at a science camp. She was very knowledgable and a very sweet and compassionate teacher. We also were in the same department at PSJ. Please know your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Adriana Tyson
Washington
Relationship:
student
I am so sorry for your lost. Mrs. Thrope was a great woman and a very good teacher. She had a caring heart and she loved all the students she taught. She will always be remembered as one of the most caring people I have ever met. Though this is a bad memory to have, I feel that there are too many good things about Mrs. Thrope that would make it a bad memory. She will always be in my prayers and I will always love her as one of my favorite teachers. :)
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Haley Hutchins
Washington
Relationship:
Teacher
Even though Ms.Thorpe wasn't my teacher, everytime I saw her either in the hall or in the cafeteria she always had a smile on her face. Everyone who has had her as a teacher said that they enjoyed being taught by her. She will be dearly missed by the faculty and students. I'm keeping you all in my prayers.Ms. thorpe will always be kept close to the hearts of the students and teachers of PS Jones Middle School.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Kortney Hardy
Washington
Relationship:
Teacher
Ms. Thorpe was my teacher she was soft spoken and very sweet person. She cared for her students no matter what they did. She always had a smile on her face which made her class easier to be in. She expressed to her students no matter how they acted they still had a place in her heart. When I think oF Ms. Thorpe I think of a teacher who was fun and easy to be around. Without her for a science teacher I might not have been able to understand what was happening. She understood what her kids needed. She was not only a great teacher you could go talk to her about anything. She will always be rembered here at PSJ.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
miguel cruz
washington
Relationship:
teacher
Mrs.Thorpe was a nice lady and teacher. We are all going to miss her a lot here at school. I will always have her in my heart because she was alway one of my favorite teachers here in this school. I will have a remeberence of her with me. We all miss her like you do. There will never be a good teacher like her to replace her. She was like a miracle in our lives. We will all miss her and i just wanted to say that we know that it hurts every body here at school her passing away.We all also just wanted to say that we know that you are going to miss her like we do. Mrs.Thorpe's family was lucky to have her in the family. I hope her family can recover easly from this tragedy in the family.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Marisa
Washington
Relationship:
Student
Mrs.Thorpe was a very wonderful teacher! I am very sad about her passing and will keep her family in my prayers!
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Kaitlyn
Relationship:
Student
Ms. Thorpe was a very nice teacher and will always be remembered. I loved her dearly! I couldn't wait until class the next day to see what outfit she would be wearing. She always had matching earrings and necklaces. I have always adored her. She would always say some kind of warm greeting to the class every day. She was a wonderful and loving person. I have you in my prayers. ♥Kaitlyn♥
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
caitlin mcleod
washington
Relationship:
teacher
Im very sorry you died. I hope your family can get through this. She was a great teacher , and alot of us kids enjoyed her class. Again Im ver sorry this happened.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Washington
Relationship:
Student
Ms. Thorpe was an excellent eighth grade teacher. I loved her to death. I was in her third core. I remember when the class went to lunch, I would always sit near her to keep her company, and she would always have some of the most interesting topics to talk about. She was funny, caring, and great at her profession. Whenever you needed help, she would come to you and assist you in your studies. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go to her and the family. <3
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Patrick McCloud
Washington
Relationship:
Student
We are sorry to hear about the death of Ms.Thorpe. We have alot of fond memories about Ms.Thorpe. Ms.Thorpe always had a smile on her face and enjoyed her at P.S. Jones Middle School while she was teaching. Ms.Thorpe will be sadly missed. Ms.Thorpe could always be counted on for a smile and a kind word. She and I always had smiles for one another and also words of ecouragment. "Trust in the LORD and he will always comfort your heart." I got to know Ms.Thorpe over the summer while she was working to help advanced students to learn more about science. Ms.Thorpe was very Knowledgable. While we are mourning the lost of Ms.Thorpe, others are rejocing to meet Ms.Thorpe behind the veil. We will miss Ms.Thorpe truley. We share your grief and our prayers are with you. May god grant you peace and comfort. With all our sypathy Patrick.I hope you like this poem i am going to leave you. I also hope it will encourage you to continue moving foward know one of your loved one is gone.
I walked away that morning, without a backward glance,
I didn't know that moment was going to be our last.
The last time I would see you or see your lovely face,So solid and so real,so vibrant and alive,
A happy face with twinkling eyes The shattered remnant of my heart is strangely beating still,
with holes so black and fathomless no light could ever fill.
I don't know how I face each day without my darling friend.
Gone is all the happiness, the love of life, the joy.
The years stretch on before me, so bleak and dark and long,
I pray you walk beside me,my friend, and help to keep me strong.
And when my life is over, come to me on that day,
and smile at me and hold me tight and carry me away.the wind that whispers through the trees, the brightest star at night,
a rainbow on a dismal day, a shaft of golden light,
All these are signs you send to me, a message from above,
that even death can't break the bonds of friends and friends Love...
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Skylar Allen.
washington
Relationship:
Student.
I am extremely sorry for your loss. Truly I am. Ms. Thorpe was one of the most caring teachers I have ever had. It's close to unbelievable. I wanted to believe it wasn't true. Even though she got mad at us kids, she truly cared about us. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Karim Topping
Washington
Relationship:
Student
I am really going to miss Ms. Thorpe. She was one of my favorite teachers. She always had a smile on her face. We always had fun in her class, and she has taught me alot this year. I am going to pray for her family every night. I love Ms. Thorpe with all my heart. She was a very smart woman. R.I.P.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Jenna Jones
Washington
Relationship:
Student
Ms Thorpe was a wonderful teacher. She had a bright smile and a wonderful personality. We all loved her and we will all miss her. She had a wonderful life and now she is in heaven with God watching over her family and her school family. I LOVE YOU MS THORPE!!! I WILL MISS YOU!!!
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Indiana Jennette
Washington
Relationship:
Teacher
Ms, Thorpe and I had the opportunity to share in many conversations. We would often ended the conversation by laughing. She was a good person and we will all miss her at P.S. Jones Middle School.
Sent:
4/12/2010
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From:
Leo Bennett Godley
Washington
Relationship:
student
To the Thorpe Family,
Our prayers are with you all. I pray that God continues to give you strength for each day without Miss Thorpe. Miss Thorpe was a beautiful person and teacher. I really liked her science class. It was my favorite.
I will really miss her.
From: Leo Bennet Godley
Sent:
4/13/2010
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From:
Juanita Godley-Arthur
Washington
Relationship:
colleague/parent
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. She was a dear,sweet and loving teacher. My son thought the world of her, and I as well.
We will keep you all in our prayers.
Prayerfully,
Juanita Godley-Arthur
Beaufort County Schools
Sent:
4/13/2010
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From:
Joyce O'Neal
Washington
Relationship:
Colleague
To the family of Ms. Barbara Thorpe
It was my privilege and pleasure to know Barbara on a personal and professional level. She was a warm, caring, loving person who always had a smile and a positive word.
She always thanked me whenever I visited her classroom to help with some computer problem and vowed to learn from me the tricks of being computer "savvy".
Her love and concern for her students was evident in the long hours she spent here at after hours preparing for her classes. She went above and beyond to meet the needs of her students.
I will especially miss seeing her drive up in the morning in the Red Camaro -- there was something snazzy about Ms. Thorpe and her red "camaro".
I miss her already as I know you all do. Heaven is smiling because another angel has joined the heavenly choir. May God continue to grant peace unto you as you move through this hard place in your life.
Sent:
4/13/2010
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From:
Betina Dildy
Washington
Relationship:
substitute teacher
I am so sorry to hear about Barbara. She had an infectious smile and she was a ray of sunshine. I will miss her.
Sent:
4/13/2010
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From:
Isabella
Washington
Relationship:
Student at PSJ
Mrs. Thorpe was very kind and helpful to me in Science Olympiad. I am sorry for your loss. I miss seeing her in her red Camaro.
Sent:
4/14/2010
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From:
Tanya A. Edwards
Greenville
Relationship:
dear friend/co-worker
There are not enough words to say or express what a wonderful person and teacher " Barbara Jean" was. She taught me so much about the basic fundamentals of just being good to people and doing the right thing,for and by people and I will. The stenghth you encouraged me to embrace will always be in my spirit. Your radiant smile and cheerful message reminds me to be thankful for being blessed with such a wonderful person in my life.I will always recall you at my wedding Aug.'08 with your warm and cheerful smile I will miss you so so much.
TAE and family Greenville,NC
Sent:
4/22/2010
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From:
Jim Raby
Anniston
Relationship:
friend
I knew Barbara Jean when she taught at Southwestern Technical Inst. in Sylva, NC. She was a wonderful caring instructor. She and I dated the summer of 1997. Terrific dancer, always dressed to the "9s". Had a smile that would melt the hardest of hearts. So many wonderful memories. God's heaven is so much better today with her there and this world's loss is great. Best wishes to the family and friends during this time of loss.
Sent:
6/6/2010
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